The Crypt School

About The Crypt School

The Crypt School is an academy converter in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,093 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CRYPT SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 73.3 (2025/26). 4.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Gloucestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,093 / 800 (137%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 March 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Podsmead Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5AE

Phone

01452530291

Headmaster

Nicholas Dyer

Website

http://www.cryptschool.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Crypt School?

The Crypt School is an academy converter in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Crypt School have?

The Crypt School has 1,093 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Crypt School's Ofsted rating?

The Crypt School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).

How does The Crypt School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Crypt School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 73.3 in 2025/26.

Is The Crypt School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Crypt School is part of THE CRYPT SCHOOL.

Where is The Crypt School?

The Crypt School is located at Podsmead Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5AE.